Donald E. Stauffer passed away peacefully at his home on August 10, 2020. He was 80 years old.
He was born on March 12, 1940, in Lansdale, PA to the late Earl and Edna (Kriebel) Stauffer. He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert Bruce Stauffer and Richard Lee Stauffer.
He is survived by his wife Mariann (Chiriano) Stauffer of 55 years. 3 daughters, Dawn, Karin (Neal Curley), and Jackie Van Dame (Jeff). 4 grandchildren, Jessica (Silas Tyson), Jacob, Jayme, and Jaxon. 2 great-grandchildren, Orion, and Mackenzie.
He attended North Penn High School and graduated in 1958. He was an avid basketball player where he was given the nickname “Bomber” from his teammates on the court.
He served in the United States Army and was deployed to Germany during the Vietnam War. He worked at Ardent Nursery as a landscaping foreman for over 40 years and also worked at Green Acres.
He loved hunting, fishing and all outdoors and was a dedicated Philly sports fan. He was a member of the Souderton-Harleysville Game and Fish Club where he spent many mornings doing what he loved. He also spent many seasons on the softball field coaching for the North Penn Valley Softball League.
He will be remembered as the life of the party, and the one you leaned on when you needed a laugh. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Donald’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Ave, in Lansdale, on Monday August 17. The family will receive guests from 9:30 am-10:30 am in Church . Mass will be held at 10:30am.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Jefferson Health Home Care and Hospice, https://giving.jefferson.edu/giving-guide/give.html, or your favorite charity.
I have so many memories from my childhood of Mr.Stauffer. Whether it was on the softball field, our whole team going to see the Phillies, or hearing him come home from work while Karin and I were hanging out, ready to eat dinner right at 5pm! A one of a kind. My deepest condolences go out to Mrs.Stauffer, Dawn, Karin, Jackie and their families ❤️
Rest in peace Mr Stauffer.I had a lot of respect for you in my youth and more so as a man. Its a great loss I’m sure for your family, but you left behind a lot of great memories for them, and lived a life to be celebrated.You left a lasting impression on me, and the news of your passing saddened me greatly. My condolences to the family
Thank you Scott!! We had some good memories with the guy for sure!!!!
We’ll miss you at camp.
Todd, Julie and Connie Shomper
Thank you!
A good name is better than precious ointment and the day of death then the day of one’s birth – Ecclesiastes 7:1 – your grandfather had a wonderful reputation and from what I’ve heard brought you many giggles. Keep his memories close to your heart and recall them throughout your life
Aunt Mari, Dawn, Karin, Jackie and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Wonderful Husband and Father. I have so many fun and funny memories of him!
God Bless Uncle Don and All of You XO
I remember whenever I went to Jayme’s house I would always want to visit her gramps. He is honestly one of the funniest people I know, always talking with us and making us laugh. I also know what an inspiration he was to Jayme and what a beautiful life he lived. You are all in my thoughts❤️.